State SchemeVerified for 2026
Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Copy of Marksheets (Madhyamik onwards)
- Copy of Admission Receipt for current course
- Copy of Bank Passbook (front page showing Account No & IFSC)
- Income Certificate from Group-A Gazetted Officer (MLA/MP/BDO)
- Self-Declaration Copy attested by school head/principal
- Recommendation Letter from local MLA or MP
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal)
Q.Who is eligible for the Nabanna Scholarship?
Permanent residents of West Bengal studying in institutions within the state, with 50% to less than 60% marks in Class 10/12 (or 50% to less than 53% in Graduation) and an annual family income of ₹1,20,000 or less, who are not receiving any other scholarship.
Q.What is the scholarship amount?
Beneficiaries receive a financial grant of ₹10,000 per year.
Q.How is the scholarship money disbursed?
The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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